RECAP as Portsmouth march on with victory at Burton Albion
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The Blues aim to continue their unbeaten start to the campaign at the Pirelli Stadium against Dino Maamria’s side.
Maamria is at the helm of the rock-bottom Brewers after succeeding Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who resigned as boss earlier this month.
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Hide AdTonight’s game will see tributes paid to the Queen, following her death last week at the age of 96.
A minute’s silence will be observed along with the national anthem being played before kick-off.
Then it’s down to the business going in search of another three points as they aim to continue their flying form after the weekend postponement of the match against Barnsley.
We’ll be building up to kick-off with all the team news, talking points and cover of the tributes before live kick-by-kick commentary as the action gets underway at 7.45pm.
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Pompey return to against struggling Burton tonight.
The Blues aim to continue their unbeaten start to the campaign at the Pirelli Stadium against Dino Maamria’s side.
Maamria is at the helm of the rock-bottom Brewers after succeeding Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who resigned as boss earlier this month.
Tonight’s game will see tributes paid to the Queen, following her death last week at the age of 96.
A minute’s silence will be observed along with the national anthem being played before kick-off.
Then it’s down to the business going in search of another three points as they aim to continue their flying form after the weekend postponement of the match against Barnsley.
We’ll be building up to kick-off with all the team news, talking points and cover of the tributes before live kick-by-kick commentary as the action gets underway at 7.45pm.
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A tribute to the Queen
There will be a minute’s silence before kick-off following the Queen’s death with the national anthem played at the Pirelli Stadium.
Here’s what some Pompey fans had to say on the tribute
Kevin Murphy, 67, from Portchester said: ‘There should be a tribute and it’s a fabulous thing to do when it’s impeccably observed.
‘It’s quite an emotional thing so I hope everyone is well behaved, because it will be a wonderful thing to do to pay our respects.
Ian White, 74, from Denmead said ‘To call off the game on Saturday and then play from tonight was about the right thing to do in my opinion.
Pompey kitman Shaun North said: ‘I think it’s a right and fitting tribute to carry on with a minute’s silence, singing the national anthem and then a bank holiday for the funeral.
History will not be made
Pompey were due to be refereed by a female official for the first time tonight in Rebecca Welch. She’s been called up for some duties with Uefa, however, with Robert Lewis now overseeing the game.
Team news incoming...
The Pompey team news will be with you in a couple of minutes, with an injury forcing Danny Cowley into a change.
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